ICT Technician

CareTech; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 9,000; Part time

Job summary

CareTech is looking for a dedicated ICT Technician for The Forum School in Blandford Forum. This part-time position involves providing IT support, maintaining equipment, and fostering ICT use in education. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical and interpersonal skills to help make a positive impact on students' learning experiences.

Benefits

Access to free online courses

Stakeholder pension

Employee recognition schemes

Career progression opportunities

Annual employee awards evening

CareTech Foundation grants

Qualifications

• Proactive attitude required.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Prior experience in an IT role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of first-line IT support throughout the school.
• Maintain computer and audio-visual equipment.
• Resolve technical issues and promote ICT use across the curriculum.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Teamwork

Education

Good general education

Job description

Location

Blandford Forum

Contract

Part Time

Role Type

Permanent

Working hours per week

16

Salary

£8,991.36

Closing Date

Tuesday 5 August 2025

Hours: 16 per week (Term Time only)
Location: The Forum School - Blandford Forum, Dorset
Salary: £12.60 per hour, gross annual salary of £8,991.36

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ICT Technician to assist in the delivery of first-line IT support throughout the school. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining computer, audio-visual, and other communication equipment, and resolving technical issues. The role also involves tasks promoting ICT use across the curriculum.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication, and technical skills, with the ability to work accurately under pressure. A good general education, computer literacy, and a proactive attitude are required, along with the ability to work well in a team. Prior experience in an IT role is desirable.

Benefits of Working With Us

• A gross annual salary of £8,991.36 - Term Time role
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for staff development
• Stakeholder pension
• Annual employee awards evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Career progression opportunities
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friends grants

About Us

The Forum School is a 52-week residential specialist school set within 28 acres of Dorset countryside. We provide therapeutic care and education to young people with Autism, severe learning difficulties, challenging behaviour, and complex needs. Our mission is to help them build hope, confidence, knowledge, and skills to unlock their potential.

Successful candidates must meet the person specification. Cambian is committed to safeguarding and will conduct enhanced DBS and reference checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. Online searches for shortlisted candidates will be conducted as part of safeguarding procedures, focusing solely on suitability to work with children.

Join us at The Forum School and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with special needs. Apply today to embark on this rewarding journey!

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